1. The Expository Essay

2. What is an expository essay? An expository essay explains, or acquaints the reader with knowledge about the topic. Expository essays use facts, cause and effect relationships, compare and contrast relationships or examples.

3. What is an expository essay? Since expository essays are factual, they are written without emotion and usually written in the third person. That means that the use of the pronouns ”I” “ME” or “MY” are not found within the essay.

4. Expository essays also have a distinct format. The main idea (thesis statement) must be narrow enough to be supported within the essay. Each supporting paragraph must have a topic sentence that relates to the thesis and all other sentences must relate directly to it. Transition words or phrases are important as they help the flow and reinforce the logic.

5. Expository essays also have a distinct format. Finally, the conclusion paragraph should originally restate the main idea (thesis) and the main supporting ideas. Finish with the a statement that reinforces your position in a meaningful and memorable way. Never introduce new material in the conclusion.

6. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: CONCLUSION: Complete sentences. ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word:  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement (will become basis for introductory paragraph)  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________

7. Expository Prompt Writing Situation: Everyone enjoys receiving a gift. What is the best gift one can receive? What makes it so special? Directions for Writing: Now explain in an essay what the gift was and why it was so special. Support your reasons with examples and details

8. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word:  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement : The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Transition Word: gift I

9. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word:  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement : The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Transition Word:

10. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word:  Provides Comfort when sad  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement : The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Transition Word:

11. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion.. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement : The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility..  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Transition Word:

12. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion.. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word:  Provides comfort when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement : The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Transition Word:

13. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Transition Word:

14. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Transition Word:

15. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) Being an only child, Mac became a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word:  Comforts me when I am sad  Play together  Sleeps in my room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Transition Word:

16. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Transition Word:

17. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

18. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  Puppies need to be fed and bathed  _______________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

19. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility..  Puppies need to be fed and bathed.  Puppies need to be walked  _______________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

20. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  Puppies need to be fed and bathed  Puppies need walks  Puppies need their shots  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

21. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Conclusion: (Complete sentence) A puppy is the most valuable gift a child can ever receive. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  Puppies need to be fed and bathed  Puppies need walks  Puppies need their shots  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________

22. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Conclusion: (Complete sentence) A Puppy is the most valuable gift a child can ever receive. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  Puppies need to be fed and bathed  Puppies need walks  Puppies need their shots  companion  __________________________ __________________________  __________________________ __________________________

23. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Conclusion: (Complete sentence) A puppy is the most valuable gift a child can ever receive. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  Puppies need to be fed and bathed  Puppies need walks  Puppies need their shots  companion  watchdog  __________________________ __________________________

24. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Conclusion: (Complete sentence) A puppy is the most valuable gift a child can ever receive. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  Puppies need to be fed and bathed  Puppies need walks  Puppies need their shots  companion  watchdog  _lesson_in_responsibility______ _______________ __________________________

25. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: For instance, Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Conclusion: (Complete sentence) A puppy is the most valuable gift a child can ever receive. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  Puppies need to be fed and bathed  Puppies need walks  Puppies need their shots  companion  watchdog  _lesson_in_responsibility______ _______________ __________________________

26. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: For instance Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Eventually, Conclusion: (Complete sentence) A puppy is the most valuable gift a child can ever receive. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  Puppies need to be fed and bathed  Puppies need walks  Puppies need their shots  companion  watchdog  _lesson_in_responsibility______ _______________ __________________________

27. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: For instance, Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Truly, Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Eventually, Conclusion: (Complete sentence) A puppy is the most valuable gift a child can ever receive. Transition Word:  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  Puppies need to be fed and bathed  Puppies need walks  Puppies need their shots  companion  watchdog  _lesson_in_responsibility______ _______________ __________________________

28. Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) For a child, the puppy becomes a welcomed companion. Transition Word: For instance, Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) The puppy teaches responsibility. Transition Word: Truly, Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the puppy grows up, he becomes a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Eventually, Conclusion: (Complete sentence) A puppy is the most valuable gift a child can ever receive. Transition Word: All in all,  Comforts when sad  Play together  Sleeps in room  Guards the house when away  Protects child from other dogs  Warns of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.  Puppies need to be fed and bathed  Puppies need walks  Puppies need their shots  companion  watchdog  _lesson_in_responsibility______ _______________ __________________________

29. Developing the introductory paragraph. Use a HOOK to engage the reader: The Hook (PowerPoint Download) The Hook(PowerPoint Download) A hook is an interesting beginning- one that grabs the readers attention. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift a child can receive is a puppy. The puppy gives the child a companion, provides protection, and teaches responsibility.

30. Developing the introductory paragraph. Here is an example: There’s an old saying: “Dog is man’s best friend.” This would then imply that a puppy is a child’s best friend. If you are looking for the best gift for a child, look no further than the local pound. A puppy provides friendship, protection, and teaches responsibility. All of these qualities make a puppy the perfect gift.

31. The concluding paragraph The concluding paragraph: Restates the main idea or thesis Summarizes the supporting ideas Ends with a punch!

32. The concluding paragraph All in all, chances are that the puppy will be a child’s most memorable gift. He/she becomes “man’s best friend,” he/she is a ferocious watchdog that will help keep the child safe, and through the puppy, the child will learn the true meaning of responsibility. As the saying goes, a puppy is the “gift that keeps on giving.”

33. Expository Essay Graphic Organizer Utilize the four square graphic organizer template to develop an expository essay. Print the Expository Graphic Organizer

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